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Vermont Business Magazine The Cultural Resources Management Program at Camp Johnson won this award for the installation by adapting five historical latrines, built approximately 1928 and standing empty for many years, to serve as transient housing needs for the Vermont National Guard. Two additional historical buildings, built in the 1930s, are also scheduled to be rehabilitated as VIP headquarters for visitors to Camp Johnson.

A price on carbon is viewed as the most efficient way to achieve clean energy goals

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Gordon van Welie’s “foremost challenge” as President and CEO of ISO New England is grid reliability. ISO is “responsible for keeping electricity flowing across the six New England states and ensuring that the region has reliable, competitively priced wholesale electricity today and into the future.”

Vermont Business Magazine Job seekers are invited to a Veteran and Community Job Fair on Friday, November 9th at the DoubleTree by Hilton (formerly the Sheraton) in South Burlington, VT. The Job Fair will be Open from 10 am – 11 am to Military Veterans and will open to All Job Seekers from 11 am – 3 pm. The Job Fair is a free event hosted by the Workforce Development Division of the Vermont Department of Labor and is open to the public.

Over Seventy Employers representing jobs in the Federal, State and Community will be present at this Job Fair event to discuss employment opportunities within their organizations. For more information about the Job Fair please call the Burlington American Job Center at 863-7676.

Vermont Outdoor Guide Association As we prepare for our 25th year of providing Vermont's recreation information to the public while working to improve awareness of the value of recreation tourism here at home, we are making several changes to our organization. In order to focus more on issues related to our industry, we changed our women's division, Vermont Outdoors Woman to an independent 501-C3 non profit organization. Outdoors Woman Inc DBA Vermont Outdoors Woman is now under new management with a new board of directors and a new website.

Vermont Business Magazine On Tuesday, Burlington voters approved a $70 million bond to completely reshape the educational experience delivered at Burlington High School. The bond passed with more than 73 percent voting in favor of the project.

Vermont Business Magazine Shelburne Farms announced today that Robin Turnau, former CEO of Vermont Public Radio, has joined the Farm as its Chief Advancement Officer. In this new position, she will be responsible for raising resources for and awareness of Shelburne Farms and its educational mission, overseeing development, communications, marketing, and public relations.

Vermont Business Magazine Runamok Maple, a maker of all-natural, organic maple syrup that is produced from maple trees located along the northwest slopes of Vermont’s Mount Mansfield, was named an honoree in Yankee magazine’s sixth annual Editors’ Choice Food Awards and featured in a multipage Holiday Food Special in the November/December issue. Also from Vermont, V Smiley Preserves of New Haven Mills won for its Red Currant, Raspberry, and Geranium Jam, and Consider Bardwell Farm in Pawlet won for its Pawlet Cheese.

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday the selection of nine recipients for the Above and Beyond Awards, a new award category designed to showcase the inspiring workforce shaping Vermont today. The Above and Beyond Awards will be given annually to individuals who have gone above and beyond in their job, industry, or community work thus contributing to a more vibrant state for Vermonters to live, work, and play.

Special recognition for their outstanding qualities and achievements will be showcased during the annual Vermont Chamber Citizen of the Year & Above and Beyond Awards Dinner on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Burlington (formerly known as the Sheraton).

2018 Above and Beyond Award Recipients:

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 19 Vermonters to State boards and commissions during the month of October. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their state and communities. The governor’s office is currently soliciting applications to fill vacancies and upcoming term expirations. All those interested in serving on a board or commission should visit the governor’s website to apply.

by Timothy McQuiston, Vermont Business Magazine Incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott beat challenger Democrat Christine Hallquist 54.4 to 39.7 percent, according to unofficial results posted by the Secretary of State. Hallquist congratulated Phil Scott in her speech Tuesday night and said they "sparred well" during the campaign. She said, "I think we showed what good Democracy looks like." For his part, Scott thanked Hallquist "for energizing and running an historic campaign. While we didn't agree on many issues, we did agree from the start that this race would be about things we felt mattered to most of the people of Vermont." While other races in other states turned negative, Scott said, "We rose above it."

Vermont Business Magazine iSun Energy LLC has announced the opening of its first US office in Burlington, Vermont. The Canadian solar technology developer said in a press release that it selected Vermont for its proximity to the border, as well as its innovative and environmentally-conscious public policy and support for startups. The Montreal-based company designs and manufactures solar energy canopies and carports.

“We are pleased to welcome another great Canadian company to Vermont,” said Governor Phil Scott. “My Administration looks forward to a continued partnership with our neighbors to the North in strengthening both of our economies.”

iSun Energy photo of an Oasis canopy.

by Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts From time-to-time, folks will ask our Agency, “how safe is the milk we buy in our stores?”. The simple answer is, “very safe.” Let’s dig a little deeper. Caring for cows and all farm animals in Vermont is a top priority. It starts with our dairy farmers monitoring the health of their animals. If an animal is thought to be ill and requires medical treatment, the farmer immediately removes it from the routine process of gathering milk for distribution. This protects the milk supply and consumers. The cow is given time to recover while being treated by a veterinarian or the farmer. This recovery period is essential to protecting the cow and the consumer. Farmers are well aware of the risks if they do not follow well established rules.